Planmeca Viso is a system intended to produce two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) digital x-ray images as well as three-dimensional (3D) optical images of the dento-maxillo-facial, cervical spine and ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) regions at the direction of healthcare professionals as diagnostic support for pediatric and adult patients.
Device Story
Planmeca Viso is a CBCT imaging system for dento-maxillo-facial, cervical spine, and ENT regions. It captures hundreds of 2D sample images from multiple angles using a fixed anode X-ray tube and flat panel detector. Data is processed via a separate 3D reconstruction PC to generate 3D volumes. The system also performs 2D panoramic imaging (tomosynthesis) and cephalometric imaging. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical settings, the device allows for patient positioning (seated or standing) with an open design. Output images are viewed on a separate workstation using Planmeca Romexis software. Clinicians use these images to support diagnostic decision-making. Benefits include high-resolution 3D visualization of anatomical structures for improved diagnostic accuracy.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance bench testing compared image quality of Planmeca Viso against predicate and reference devices, demonstrating substantial equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
CBCT imaging system; fixed anode X-ray tube (0.5mm focal spot); Varex Imaging flat panel detectors (aSi with CsI scintillator); 16-bit bit depth; tube voltage 60-120 kV; tube current 1-16 mA; voxel size 75-600µm; 300-600 projections over 210°/360° rotation. Connectivity via Planmeca Romexis software workstation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric and adult patients requiring 2D/3D digital x-ray or 3D optical imaging of dento-maxillo-facial, cervical spine, and ENT regions for diagnostic support.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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September 13, 2018
Planmeca Oy Lars Moring Regulatory Affairs Specialist Asentajankatu 6 FI-00880 Helsinki FINLAND
Re: K181576
Trade/Device Name: Planmeca Viso Regulation Number: 21 CFR 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAS Dated: August 15, 2018 Received: August 17, 2018
Dear Lars Moring:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K181576
Device Name Planmeca Viso
Indications for Use (Describe)
Planmeca Viso is a system intended to produce two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) digital x-ray images as well as three-dimensional (3D) optical images of the dento-maxillo-facial, cervical spine and Throat) regions at the direction of healthcare professionals as diagnostic support for pediatric and adult patients.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510K) SUMMARY
#### I. SUBMITTER
### MANUFACTURER
Planmeca Oy Asentajankatu 6 FI-00880 Helsinki, Finland Phone: +358 20 7795 500 Contact person: Lars Moring
## U.S. DESIGNATED AGENT
Planmeca USA Inc. 100 North Gary Avenue, Suite A Roselle, IL 60172 Phone: (630) 894 2300 Contact person : Bob Pienkowski
Date prepared: September 7, 2018
#### PRODUCT, CLASSIFICATION NAME II.
Name of the device: Common or Usual Name: Classification name: Requlatory Class: Product Code: 510(k) number:
Planmeca Viso Computed tomography x-ray system Computed tomography x-ray system (21 CFR 892.1750) -OAS #K181576
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Planmeca ProMax 3D Max #K160506
#### IV. REFERENCE DEVICE
Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid #K103689 RAYSCAN A-EXPERT 3D, #K142247
## V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Planmeca Viso -X-ray unit uses cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to produce three-dimensional (3D) images of the maxillofacial and ENT anatomies. Two dimensional (2D) images are produced with tomosynthesis method (panoramic) imaging) as well as conventional 2D radiography (cephalometric imaging, 2D views). In CBCT a cylindrical volume of data is captured in one imaging procedure. The data consists of several hundred sample images which are taken from different directions to cover a certain pre-programmed target area. These samples are used for 3D reconstruction (using a separate 3D reconstruction PC) that can be viewed in three dimensions using separate workstation and Planmeca Romexis software.
## VI. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Planmeca Viso is a system intended to produce two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) digital x-ray images as well as three-dimensional (3D) optical images of the dento-maxillofacial, cervical spine and ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) regions at the direction of healthcare professionals as diagnostic support for pediatric and adult patients.
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The Indications for Use (IFU) for the subject device are the same as those for the predicate device.
## VII. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Both devices are 3D CBCT imaging system indicated for imaging dento-maxillofacial-, cervical spine- and ENT-regions and offer a variety of 3D fields of view suitable for each application. Both systems also provide 2D imaging capabilities, predicate device only for panoramic and Planmeca Viso both for panoramic and cephalometric imaging.
Both systems are based on fixed anode X-ray tube and a flat panel detector of the same technology. Pixel sizes of the detector differ but voxel sizes on resulting 3D images are the same." Tube voltage range with Planmeca Viso is wider and ranges up to 120kV, providing users with option to utilize even higher X-ray penetration when necessary.
| | Planmeca Viso | Predicate device Planmeca ProMax<br>3D Max |
|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended use | Planmeca Viso is a system intended to<br>produce two-dimensional (2D) and<br>three-dimensional (3D) digital x-ray<br>images as well as three-dimensional<br>(3D) optical images of the dento-<br>maxillo-facial, cervical spine and ENT<br>(Ear, Nose, and Throat) regions at the<br>direction of healthcare professionals as<br>diagnostic support for pediatric and<br>adult patients. | The Planmeca ProMax 3D Max or<br>Maximity is a system intended produce<br>two-dimensional (2D) and three-<br>dimensional (3D) digital X-ray images o<br>the dento-maxillo-facial, cervical spine<br>and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)<br>regions at the direction of healthcare<br>professionals as diagnostic support for<br>pediatric and adult patients. |
| 3D Imaging | | |
| Technical<br>characteristics | • CBCT (cone beam computed<br>tomography)<br>• 300 - 600 projections over 210° / 360°<br>rotation<br>• Reconstruction time 30 s - 6 min<br>• Voxel size 75-600µm | • CBCT (cone beam computed<br>tomography)<br>• 300 - 600 projections over 210° / 360°<br>rotation<br>• Reconstruction time 30 s - 6 min<br>• Voxel size 75-600µm |
| Field Of View (FOV) | Ø30x30mm - Ø200x170mm (G5) /<br>Ø300x300mm (G7) | Ø42x48mm - Ø230x260mm |
| 2D Imaging | | |
| Technology | • SmartPan panoramic imaging,<br>tomosynthesis<br>• Multiview panoramic imaging,<br>tomosynthesis<br>• Cephalostat | • SmartPan panoramic imaging,<br>tomosynthesis<br>• Multiview panoramic imaging,<br>tomosynthesis<br>• No cephalostat |
| Imaging system<br>performance<br>specifications | | |
| X-ray detector | • Varex Imaging 16x16cm flat panel<br>(G5) / 25x30cm flat panel detector<br>(G7)<br>• aSi with Csl scintillator<br>• 127µm pixel pitch (G5) / 139µm pixel<br>pitch (G7)<br>• Bit depth 16bit<br>• Varian PaxScan 2530C<br>30.2(w)x24.9(h)cm<br>• GADOX scintillator | • Varex Imaging 25x20cm flat panel<br>detector<br>• aSi with Csl scintillator<br>• 127µm pixel pitch<br>• Bit depth 15bit |
### Table 1: Comparison with predicate device
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| X-ray tube and<br>generator | | |
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| | • Fixed anode X-ray tube focal spot size 0.5 mm<br>• Tube voltage 60-120 kV<br>• Tube current 1-16 mA<br>• Exposure time 0.1–36 sec (pulsed) | • Fixed anode X-ray tube with 0.6mm focal spot<br>• Tube voltage 66-96 kV<br>• Tube current 1-12,5 mA<br>• Exposure time 3–24 sec (pulsed) |
| Other | | |
| Workflow | • Open positioning, doctor facing the patient<br>• Patient seated or standing | • Open positioning, doctor facing the patient<br>• Patient seated or standing |
| Imaging Software | • Planmeca Romexis | • Planmeca Romexis |
Cephalometric scanning feature and detector are identical to those in previously cleared reference devices. The PaxScan 2530C, used for cephalometric imaging in the subject device, was included as a cephalometric detector in a previously cleared 510(k) for the RAYSCAN a-Expert 3D (K142247).
## VIII. PERFORMANCE DATA
Results from performance bench testing demonstrate that Planmeca Viso produces substantially equivalent image quality compared to the predicate and reference devices.
## IX. CONCLUSIONS
The comparison of characteristics supports substantial equivalence. Planmeca Viso is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
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